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Calibration Technologists and Technicians Salary in U.S. (2024)

Calibration Technologists and Technicians in U.S. make a median of $65,040 a year, or about $31.27 an hour. The range runs from $45K at the entry level to $105K for experienced workers.

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AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024

$65K
Median annual
$31.27/hr
Hourly rate
$45K
Entry level (10th %)
$105K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $65K get you in U.S.?

Estimated monthly take-home$4,512/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,412/mo
Rent as % of take-home31.3% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$65,040/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$3,100/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, U.S.

Bar chart showing Calibration Technologists and Technicians salary percentiles in U.S.: 10th percentile $44,730, 25th percentile $52,250, median $65,040, 75th percentile $83,600, 90th percentile $105,440. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$45K25th$52KMedian$65K75th$84K90th$105K
Bar chart showing Calibration Technologists and Technicians salary percentiles in U.S.: 10th percentile $44,730, 25th percentile $52,250, median $65,040, 75th percentile $83,600, 90th percentile $105,440. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level calibration technologists and technicians (10th percentile) start around $45K. Mid-career wages sit at $65K.Top earners bring in $105K or more - a $61K spread from bottom to top.

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Calibration Technologists and Technicians pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
New Jersey$95K+46%310
Washington$88K+35%250
Arizona$83K+27%440
Oregon$77K+19%100
Rhode Island$77K+18%30
New Mexico$72K+10%150
Virginia$71K+9%300
Michigan$70K+8%450
California$70K+7%1,320
Illinois$68K+5%180
Vermont$67K+4%40
Tennessee$66K+2%330
Utah$66K+1%N/A
New Hampshire$65K-0%220
Georgia$65K-1%230

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Frequently asked questions

How much do calibration technologists and technicians make in U.S.?

The median is $65,040 a year - that works out to about $31.27 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $44,730, and experienced calibration technologists and technicians can clear $105,440. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $65K enough to live in U.S.?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,512/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,412/month, which eats 31.3% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb - housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a calibration technologists and technicians salary go in U.S.?

U.S. has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median calibration technologists and technicians salary is worth about $65,040 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do calibration technologists and technicians get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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